Job title: Assistant AccountantSalary: £32K - £38KLocation: Newark-on-Trent / LincolnMy client is a family-owned company who began over 100 years ago, operating in the consumer food industry, and rated one of the top 10 companies to work for within their field.Within this role you will closely with both the Operations and Supply chain teams to both improve the impact and understand of operation & agricultural reporting, and provide analysis and deliver insight than links financial reports to operational actions.Key Duties:Weekly & Monthly KPI reporting, including variance analysis and explanation.Monthly reporting analysis and insightMonthly Management accounts and supporting schedulesProducing balance sheet reconciliations where appropriate and working to resolve any queries associated with themSupport completion of statutory accounts and all associated reporting required by the Financial Accounting ManagerLiaise with external contracts including auditors and consultants to ensure information requirements are metBuilding partnerships with operational colleagues at all levelsCommunicating performance expectations with partners and group accountingInvestigating causes of significant variances and providing analysis of options to management identifying opportunities and risksProvide a link between finance and non-finance information and provide general advice and assistance to business partners.Preparation, review and challenge of cost budgets and forecastsPerform ad-hoc analysis and tasks for the Operations and Agriculture teams and Finance DirectorStrive for continual improvements on tasks in both time and accuracyAbout You: Working towards a recognised accounting qualification (e.g ACA/ACCA/CIMA) - AAT qualified candidates considered.Operational / manufacturing and/or logistics experience (desirable)Highly numerate and literate. High level of attention to detail. Good analytical skills. Excellent Excel and IT skills. Good business and commercial awareness. Effective stakeholder management skills.Challenging, enquiring mind. “Can-Do” attitude. Highly organised and efficient